Bukayo Saka has revealed how difficult it was for him to choose England over Nigeria for his international career.
The 19-year-old who had a breakthrough season at Arsenal last season was born in England but eligible to play for the Super Eagles through his parents. Saka accepted a call-up by the Three Lions for their upcoming games against Wales, Belgium and Denmark.
“I feel like I’m really, really proud of my Nigerian heritage,” Saka told Sky Sports. “I always still watch Nigeria’s games where I can and I wish them all the best and support them all the way, but I’ve seen the process of how England are transforming and I think in the future they’re going to do great stuff. I feel like it was right for me to choose England.”
He continues: “My dad was born here, my mum was born in Nigeria, but they both grew up in Nigeria and met each other in Nigeria,” he added. “They came over and when they came to England it wasn’t easy for them because obviously, it’s a new country.
“It’s really cold for them, but they adapted well, and as soon as they had me and my brother they always left everything out the way and put us first.
“Especially my football career, my dad always pushed me, he took me to training on days where sometimes it would take two hours to get to training, so I’ll always be so grateful for my parents for the work they’ve done for me.”
source:- fcnaija
